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Lotho Minor has, for time immemorial, been an industrial dumping ground for neighboring worlds. Cargo ships routinely drop holds of refuse onto the planet, caring little as to what would become of it. Immense droids programmed long ago to incinerate the garbage continue to labor amid the mountains of refuse, filling their enormous jaws with scrap and burning it with the flames of their infernal gullets. Those unfortunate to live on Lotho Minor know not of the origins of these crane monsters. The mindless mechanicals are simply known as the fire-breathers.
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Lotho Minor
Known also as the Junk World, Lotho Minor is one of the galaxy's dumping grounds. The surface of the planet is covered with refuse, piled over countless generations so that enormous heaps of trash stand as tall as mountains. As the ancient maxim goes, one being's refuse is another's treasure: salvage operations dig through the planet-wide junkyard, looking to reclaim and recondition reusable or obsolete machinery. Huge pools of toxic sludge and the periodic bursts of acid rain make the ruined ecosystem one of the most dangerous in the galaxy.
Morley believed in self-preservation. As a serpentine Anacondan eking out a life on the junk planet of Lotho Minor, Morley needed cunning to survive. He would do anything to survive, including cutting a deal with a devilish outcast. When Savage Opress arrived on Lotho Minor, Morley served as his slithering guide through the numerous dangers of the garbage planet, leading the dark warrior to his long-lost brother.
No one is quite sure of the origins of the mysterious natives of Lotho Minor, the Junkers. The planet's role as a galactic dumping ground has not encouraged any deep exploration of Junker culture or biology, nor has their violent territoriality. They appear to be a strange hybrid of organic life and mechanical debris. The Junkers live off the scrap found on the planet's surface, augmenting their strange and twisted bodies with cybernetic enhancements. They have lived on Lotho Minor for so long that it is impossible to tell where their bodies end and where the refuse begins.
Savage Opress
Savage Opress was once a common Nightbrother whose fighting prowess impressed Asajj Ventress. Transformed into a monstrous warrior by Mother Talzin, Opress became Count Dooku's new assassin and secret Sith apprentice. His loyalty, however, remained to Talzin. The Nightsisters leader gave Savage a new quest: to find his brother, Darth Maul, who had somehow survived his apparent death and was living in exile in the Outer Rim. Savage located Maul and became his brother's enforcer in the Shadow Collective, but died when Darth Sidious confronted the two Sith warriors on Mandalore.
Darth Maul
A deadly, agile Sith Lord trained by the evil Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a formidable warrior and scheming mastermind. He wielded an intimidating double-bladed lightsaber and fought with a menacing ferocity. Though he fell in battle against Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Zabrak from Dathomir would prove to be much harder to destroy than originally believed.


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There has been much ado about the fall fishing in the inland saltwater lakes and bays. By November, there are huge schools of speckled trout showing up. Add to that the annual flounder run and the schools of beautiful bronze colored redfish, and you have fall fishing in Southeast Texas. That being as it may, and nature being what it is, the fall action, although still great, has not been what it usually is. Not bad, just different in some cases. I've made several trips into Lake Sabine lately, and fish catching was unusual.
On the latest excursion, as Vernon Stehle and I passed the Texas boat ramp, there were only three pick-ups with boat trailers present. As we crossed the Causeway into Louisiana where we were headed to launch, it was obvious that there were no more places to park. That meant that Johnson's Bayou was our next stop.
With the main access bridge out, we took the detour down by the school. All of the marsh areas with ponds were loaded with ducks. They were mostly teal but there were also pintails, gadwall, shovelers and mottled ducks there. The sight of all the waterfowl made the detour well worth taking.
After we launched the boat at the public boat ramp on Johnson's Bayou, we began our five-mile boat ride into Lake Sabine. The commercial crabbers were out checking their crab pots.
When the pilings at the mouth of the bayou came into view, so did the feeding seagulls. There were no other anglers around and we immediately went to work casting into the water directly beneath the feeding birds.
We managed to take several specks and a couple really beautiful bronze-colored fall redfish before they disappeared. In fact, for several hours there were no seagulls visible in any direction. We decided to give the Louisiana shoreline flounder a try, with only limited success. The tidal flow had stopped, and that meant slow action until the movement began again. With a couple flat fish and a half dozen specks in the box, we decided to head out to the open lake just to see if we could locate some fish that were willing to do battle. What we found were small groups of gulls sitting on the water. They were scattered in wide areas from mid-lake on to the north and in the center of the lake.
With birds not working over the fish, we decided to just shut off the big engine and keep watch on the sitting gulls. In short order, one or more of them would get up and fly to a spot where there was a little disturbance on the surface. At times the small shrimp and ribbonfish would actually skip across the surface, thus attracting the hungry seagulls with fish beneath them.
Once the feeding routine was established, the object was to cast a lure to where the activity had occurred. Casting near to it seemed to accomplish little. Also, when the activity was first observed we could fire up the big engine and try to get to within casting range. This method seemed to only spook the birds and the fish. That's when Stehle decided to rely on the electrical trolling motor.
With the little motor in the water, we could ease into the areas where we had last seen the fish surface. By doing this, they would eventually come up again. More times than not we could cast the lead-head plastic-tail lure to them. The fish continued to surface for a couple hours and we had scored well enough to have retained as many redfish and speckled trout as we wanted to clean.
If you are planning a fishing trip in the near future to Lake Sabine, I do recommend trying the flounder at daybreak.
Billy Halfin can be reached by e-mail at bhalfinoutdoors [at] aol [dot] com.

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The first dual-core Android phone has finally hit the market and more are on the way. NVIDIA promised big performance gains with their Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip (SoC), so we put two of their superphones through a series of benchmarks to see how they stacked up. Check out the results after the jump and then download the benchmarks to see how your Android phone compares.
The test lineup
We have a lot of phones laying around the A&M Labs, but we just went with six models for this round of testing. Devices we tested include both the Tegra 2 phones that are currently available (Atrix 4G and Optimus 2X), both phones with Android 2.3 (Nexus S and Nexus One), the T-Mobile G2, and the popular Motorola Droid.
Each device was given a clean reboot before testing and they are all running unmodified, stock versions of Android. An active WiFi connection was turned on to simulate real-world experience.
About: Neocore is an OpenGL-ES 1.1 graphics performance benchmark for Android devices. It shows off some of the techniques that are possible on accelerated platforms such as 1-pass light maps and bump mapping. [Download]
Neocore is one of the oldest GPU benchmarks and measures OpenGL ES 1.1 performance. The LG Optimus 2X easily came out on top with a score of 77.2 frames per second. The Motorola Atrix 4G fell behind in this test because it has the highest resolution (960 x540), which means it has to process the most pixels and do more work.
About: Set your GPU on fire with NenaMark, an OpenGL ES 2.0 benchmark! NenaMark is a benchmark/demo of OpenGL ES 2.0, using programmable shaders for graphical effects such as reflections, dynamic shadows, parametric surfaces, particles and different light models to push the GPU to its limits. [Download]
Nenamark1 is another popular benchmark that has been around awhile which measures OpenGL ES 2.0 performance. The Optimus 2X once again smokes the competition and is followed by the Nexus S.
Smartbench 2011
About: Smartbench 2011 is a multi-core friendly benchmark application that measures the overall performance of your smartphone. It reports both Productivity and Games Index to suit both productivity users and 3D gaming users. [Download]
Smartbench 2011 is a new benchmark that has been updated to be multi-core friendly. Note that the Tegra 2 offers about 3x the productivity performance over all the single core phones. In the games score, the Optimus 2X is once again the leader.
GLBenchmark 2.0.3
About: GLBenchmark 2.0 has been designed from the ground up to demonstrate and measure the true potential of OpenGL ES 2.0 Hardware. The built-in shader code (GLSL) generator enables real-time performance tuning and de-compositing. This is an in-valuable feature for OpenGL ES 2.0 Hardware vendors and Handset manufacturers. [Download]
No surprises here. The Optimus 2X leads the competition when it comes to GPU performance. The Nexus S is able to once again eclipse the Atrix 4G thanks to its lower display resolution.
About: Speed test your Android device and ROM with this standard CPU benchmark. Check the speed of your Android device and compare it to other Android devices. Results in millions of floating point operations per second (MFLOPS). Save results or post to the website to beat the best times. [Download]
In Linpack we see no performance advantages for the Tegra 2 devices. This test does not appear to be multi-threaded and all the 1 GHz cores perform about the same. Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips generally perform well in this test thanks to their FPU (SIMD/NEON/VFP) instructions. The real world performance between a G2 and Nexus S is pretty similar, so I'm not sure how relevant this test really is.
Sunspider Javascript 0.9.1
Both the Tegra 2 devices lead the pack in Javascript performance.
Benchmarks are not the end-all, be-all of real-world performance, but they can help us measure how different platforms stack up. It is really hard to provide an apples-to-apples comparison of the GPU performance since there are so many different display resolutions, but we can see that the GeForce GPU inside the Tegra 2 offers the fastest performance for what's currently available on the market.
In the couple of weeks that I have spent with both Tegra 2 phones, I can say they generally feel much faster than the single-core competition. Not many apps are optimized to take full advantage of multi-core processors, but there is definitely a noticeable difference in the overall responsiveness of Tegra 2 devices when multiple apps are running.
Even though the LG Optimus 2X has half the RAM of the Atrix 4G, it easily out-performs the competition in GPU benchmarks thanks to its lower resolution. The qHD resolution of the Atrix 4G is a nice spec to have, but there is a performance hit in most games since the GPU has to do more.
We can clearly see the performance gains of Tegra 2 in benchmarks that are multi-threaded like Smartbench 2011. This should be a good indication of what Tegra users can expect in the future as the Android OS and applications are optimized to take full advantage of dual-core processors.
For everyday use, the Nexus S can still hold its own against newer dual-core phones. I expect the Nexus S will continue to be competitive for the rest of 2011 thanks to it always having the latest version of Android. Look for Tegra 2 (and other dual-core CPUs) to take the lead in the second half of this year as the software catches up to the hardware.


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Deb Thompson, age 55, of Broken Bow, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at her home near Broken Bow, after a courageous battle with cancer. Debra June (Anderson) Thompson, most known as Debi or Deb, was born June 16, 1958, weighing in at 4 pounds, having to stay in the hospital until she weighed 5 pounds. Deb was born to Ival and Charlotte (Marshall) Anderson, having two older sisters, later having another sister join the family. She went to Cumro Country School, later graduating from Ansley High School in 1976. April 15, 1978, she was married to Herb Thompson. They were married 35 years. They had no children but they loved their pets. She received Jesus Christ in her early years at Vacation Bible School. She also went to Mason City Bible Camp, and at the time of her death she was attending the Weissert Church. Deb worked at many places; D & E Café in Ansley, and later the café downtown, Miller's Locker in Ansley, Jack and Jill at night, did house cleaning and was a Party Light consultant. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting afghans, copying recipes down and trying them, and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She also helped her husband work at the mining camp in Dugger, Ind. Deb also did babysitting for a while. She loved to hunt, so during deer season she would invite people to come and hunt with her. Deb was a member of the Cancer Society, after having cancer herself. She leaves to mourn, her husband, Herb of Broken Bow; her mother, Charlotte Anderson of Ansley; her sisters, Ladene (Wayne) Hammond of Broken Bow, Louella (Tom) Leggett of Berwyn, and Dottie (Dave) Shoemaker of Gregory, SD; a brother-in-law, Tim Brandt of Mason City; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many dear friends. Deb was preceded in death by her father, Ival; her grandparents, Leo and Blanche Anderson, and Phillip and Esther Marshall, and her sister Beth Brandt. Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Craig Mills officiating. Burial will be in the AnsleyCemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials have been established to the family. Published in Custer County Chief, Aug. 22, 2013


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Michael Schutzler is a respected business leader with more than 25 years of proven operational success in the telecommunications, enterprise software, printing, and internet sectors. He has served as an angel investor for more than a dozen companies, many with successful exits, and is the author of an acclaimed book on leadership – Inspiring Excellence. Prior to Livemocha, Schutzler led the consulting firm CEOSherpa, where he served for three years as a CEO advisor and executive coach for startups and mid-sized companies in the financial, pharmaceutical, and technology industries.
Prior to CEOSherpa, he served as the senior executive at RealNetworks responsible for global marketing, advertising sales, and managing the worldwide games division. During his tenure, Schutzler expanded the casual games business internationally, growing revenues to over $100 million and establishing the company as a dominant player in the online gaming world. As senior vice president at Monster.com, he accelerated product development and transformed online marketing for the company's billion-dollar business. Prior to that, Schutzler served as CEO of Classmates.com, the service recognized as one of the first social networking sites. He led the company from a small, struggling start-up to a nationally recognized brand and category leader with nearly $100 million in annual revenues. Earlier in his career, he served in sales management, product management, and engineering roles in several industries throughout the US, Asia, and the Middle East.
Lucinda Stewart joined OVP Venture Partners in 2001 and focuses on investments in the infrastructure software, digital media and digital energy sectors. She is on the Boards of Aggregate Knowledge, DataSphere, PrecisionDemand, Talyst and Tigo.
Prior to joining OVP, Lucinda was part of the start-up team of a Welch, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed services company, National Surgery Centers (NSC), where she worked in market and business development analyzing markets for new center development, acquiring existing operations and working with individual centers to improve operational performance. During her tenure at NSC, the company became the largest independent owner and operator of surgery centers, went public and subsequently sold to HealthSouth for $590 million. After NSC, Lucinda joined the investment banking division at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in New York where she worked closely with software and services companies. In 1999 she entered the venture business at Frazier Healthcare and focused on services and software investments.
Lucinda received her BA in Political Science from the University of Puget Sound and her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She is a board member of a division of Mercy Corp. called the Phoenix Fund, the Evergreen Venture Capital Association and was named one of Seattle's 2007 "40 Under 40" by the Puget Sound Business Journal." She is married and has two sons and a daughter. She enjoys skiing, hiking, soccer and running and biking, if her partner Chad has anything to do with it.


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If you we've been hoping for a refreshed Sony Xperia S with a more powerful processor that could compete with the Samsung galaxy S III and the HTC One X, you're probably not going to be happy with the new Sony Xperia SL. We're heard rumors about a refreshed Xperia S for some time, but we definitely were not expecting what Sony has delivered with the SL.
Specs on the Sony Xperia SL are par for the course, improving slightly with a slightly faster 1.7GHz Qualcomm S3 chip. We're not sure why Sony didn't equip the phone with an S4 chip, which is paired with a more powerful Adreno GPU. While Sony handset designs are always impressive, their choice of components has always been 6-12 months behind the curve. The display on the Xperia SL is the same 1280 x 720 TFT panel used on the original Xperia S and the handset has retained its iconic straight-edge design.
Sony has not released any details on pricing or when the Xperia SL will actually show up in stores. We're not expecting this device to be a huge hit in Europe and we doubt any U.S. carrier has any plans to bring it to market.
Do you think Sony has veered off course in the smartphone race or are they simply prepping for a device which will actually compete directly with Samsung and HTC?
Sony Xperia SL specifications
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual-core
- Display: 1280 x 720 scratch resistant TFT touchscreen
- Size: 128.0 x 64.0 x 10.6 mm
- Weight: 144 g
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George Zimmerman. (Reuters/Joe Burbank)
This is part five in my series on the global epidemic of violence against women. (Here are my posts on Serena Williams's victim-blaming, the sexual assaults happening in Egypt, the forced sterilization of incarcerated women in California, and rape and social media.)
Last year, when the murder of Trayvon Martin began making national headlines, a USA Today/Gallup poll found that public opinion about this case was divided along racial lines—72 percent of blacks said racial bias was a major factor in the events that led up to the shooting death of Martin, while non-blacks were significantly less certain, with 31 percent saying racial bias was a major factor and 25 percent saying it was not a factor at all. That same racial divide was reflected in surveys conducted in 1995 about the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.
The New York Times's Charles Blow was right when he said this comparison was a "bit loaded because the cases are miles apart in the details and circumstances." But I do think there was one crucial link between Simpson and Zimmerman: both men repeatedly were accused of violence against women well before their murder trials began.
Zimmerman's attorneys successfully argued that those acts were inadmissible or irrelevant. But these accusations offer us other truths: that violence against girls and women is often an overlooked and unchecked indicator of future violence.
It was well-documented that Nicole Brown Simpson was a victim of domestic violence. In Zimmerman's case, two pieces of character evidence never made it to the trial. First, a recorded statement from Witness No. 9, Zimmerman's female cousin, in which she said that he molested her for ten years when they were both children, beginning when she just 6 years old. Second, a report filed in August 2005, when Zimmerman's former fiancé sought a restraining order against him because of domestic violence.


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The size of the Band Saw typically refers to the wheel diameter such as 14", 18", 20", etc
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Get the Heavy Duty trailer off WP (44mb)
If you want something to be done right, you've got to do it yourself! Aggressive aliens invade your planet, and you have to use all your skills and reserves to protect it from the bloodthirsty attackers.
The world of Heavy Duty is a planet - a real, living planet. It has mountain ranges, green plains, rainforests and ice caps, cyclones and storms in the atmosphere. A real horizon and complex landscape limit the line of sight, making the traditional "fog" unnecessary, and the battles hard. Unique technologies developed by Primal Software allow the entire planet to be stored in RAM, giving the player access to any area of the planet's gigantic surface at any time. This means the player can move between different events and battles almost instantly, without waiting for a new zone to load.
The gameworld is highly interactive; it "remembers" all the changes made by the player... the plains are covered with craters and shell holes that can be used for cover, and the heavy military vehicles uproot trees, turning forests into impassable obstacles. Any part of the planet is a war zone - a real hell littered with the remains of vehicles that will remind the player of the battle that took place there.
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- The entire game world is stored in the operational memory. Any part of it can be accessed at any moment; the player can switch instantly between the strategic mode and dynamic action
- Inverse cinematics make the battle robots walk naturally, like living beings
- Terramorphing allows the formation of landslides and craters; the landscape is changed irreversibly by the actions of the player!
- The player can control any unit directly to be in the middle of a fierce battle or to give orders to units in the tactical mode. Every player will find a style that's suitable.
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Steven N. Rice, D.D.S., of the Advanced Laser Gum Surgery Institute of Washington joins a small number of dental professionals that are trained on and certified to use the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure for gum disease treatment. In point of fact, only one percent of dental professionals have received the training and certification necessary. The LANAP treatment revolutionizes periodontal disease treatment through the use of the extremely selective PerioLase MVP-7 laser. The laser kills the bacteria that causes gum disease and removes the affected gum tissue.
Healthy tissue is left behind and is compacted against the teeth for quicker reattachment and healing.
Millions of people across the United States have gum disease, yet many of them are not actively seeking treatment and may not even know they have it. Symptoms of gum disease may include bleeding gums, sore teeth, loss of bone around the teeth, receding gums, and eventual tooth loss. Not only that, but it has also been linked to such ailments as diabetes and heart disease. Getting proper gum disease treatment is critical to one's overall health.
Using the FDA cleared PerioLase MVP-7 laser to perform the LANAP periodontal disease treatment, Dr. Rice removes up to 90 percent of the disease-caused inflammation in a single visit. The healthy gums are not negatively impacted and the bone around the teeth is stimulated to regenerate. The procedure is considered minimally invasive and causes little discomfort to the majority of patients.
People who have avoided gum disease treatment because of apprehension over the standard treatment methods now can receive treatment that is safe, effective and minimally painful. Down time is short, and most people return to normal activity within a day. More information about gum or periodontal disease and the LANAP periodontal disease treatment procedure can be found at http://www.advancedgumsurgery.com.
Advanced Laser Gum Surgery Institute of Washington is a periodontal practice offering patients personalized dental care for Rockville, Maryland since 1981. Dr. Steven N. Rice received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry. He continued his education as a General Practice Resident in the United States Army, where he was awarded a Medal of Commendation. He studied periodontics at the Medical College of Georgia and was recognized as Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology upon completion. Dr. Rice is part of one percent of dental professionals providing the most recent FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease and periodontal treatment. To learn more about Advanced Laser Gum Surgery Institute of Washington and their dental services visit their website at http://www.advancedgumsurgery.com and call (240) 747-7355.


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(CNN) -- "This is a man without a core, a man without substance, a man that will say anything to become president of the United States."
Rudy Giuliani uttered these harsh words when describing Mitt Romney eight months ago. But then, four months later, Giuliani endorsed Romney.
Is Giuliani correct? Is Romney truly a man "without a core"? The simple answer: No. Romney has a distinct core -- not that of a politician, but of a CEO.
What do I mean? We have become accustomed in these highly partisan times to politicians who adhere rigidly to their ideological positions. They don't change their views to attract supporters. Rather, they want voters to agree with the positions they advocate.
In contrast, a CEO is not shackled by ideology. A CEO's success is measured by the bottom line, not by how many principles he or she sticks to.
To the CEO, if a product is not selling, you don't stick with it until the product destroys your business. Instead, you tweak it. You rebrand it. You try a new slogan or new packaging. And if people are still not buying it, like New Coke, you drop it. You regroup, come up with a new product and then start selling again.
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Etheridge Knight (b. April 19, 1931, Corinth, Mississippi--d. March 10, 1991, Indianapolis) was an African-American poet who burst onto the scene in 1968 with his debut volume, Poems from Prison. The book recalls in verse his eight-year-long sentence after Etheridge was arrested for robbery in 1960. A prose version was published in Italian as Voce negre dal carcere, and in English as Black Voices from Prison (1970), which includes other prisoners' writings.
Belly Song and Other Poems (1973) dealt with themes of racism and love. Knight believed the poet was a "meddler" or intermediary between the poem and the reader. He elaborated on this concept in his 1980 work Born of a Woman. The Essential Etheridge Knight (1986) is a compilation of Knight's work.
Knight was married to fellow poet Sonia Sanchez.
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Guide to Geologic Hazards in Alaska
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Bear Grylls
Mud, Sweat, and Tears
Bear Grylls
Mud, Sweat, and Tears
The Autobiography
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Bear Grylls has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on a remote island off of Britain's windswept coast, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Inevitably, it wasn't long before the young explorer was sneaking out to lead all-night climbing expeditions.
As a teenager at Eton College, Bear found his identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts. These passions led him into the foothills of the mighty Himalayas and to a karate grandmaster's remote training camp in Japan, an experience that soon helped him earn a second-degree black belt. Returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously grueling selection course for the British Special Forces to join the elite Special Air Service unit 21 SAS—a journey that would push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance.
Then, disaster. Bear broke his back in three places in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident in Africa. It was touch and go whether he would walk again, according to doctors. However, only eighteen months later, a twenty-three-year-old Bear became one of the youngest climbers to scale Mount Everest, the world's highest summit. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures. . . .
Known and admired by millions as the star of Man vs. Wild, Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go. Now, for the first time, Bear tells the story of his action-packed life. Gripping, moving, and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is a must-read for adrenaline junkies and armchair explorers alike.
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Mud, Sweat, and Tears is required reading for fans of Man vs. Wild but also for anyone who revels in first-person stories of high adventure."
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A #1 London Sunday Times Bestseller, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is the adrenaline-fueled autobiography of the mega-popular star of the hit survival series Man Vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces commando, a man who has always sought the ultimate in dangerous challenges, Bear's true story reads like an outdoors action and adventure novel. But Bear's story is true—full of breathtaking escapes and remarkable exploits that would make any Jack London or H. Ryder Haggard hero proud.


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Download and post this 8.5" X 11" English-Spanish flyer to help spread the word about the August 2017 total solar eclipse.
This 8.5" X 11" eclipse resource features a two-sided brochure and a bookmark. One side of the brochure identifies the bright stars and planets that will be visible during totality, the other side shows an image of the sun with key corona features... (View More) identified. The detachable bookmark lays out the eclipse sequence with instructions for using it in a pinhole projector activity. (View Less)
This poster features details of the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse including the path of totality, the percentages of coverage outside the path of totality, and a timeline as it moves across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina.
This 8.5" X 11" bulletin provides safety information for experiencing the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse. One side of the bulletin focuses on eye safety for viewing the eclipse, the other side provides links to other safety resources offering tips... (View More) on extreme heat, camping, transportation, etc. related to viewing the eclipse. (View Less)
Developed and distributed prior to the August 21, 2017, total solar eclipse, this product includes a template and instructions for making a handheld viewing fan. The front and back of the fan contains information on viewing safety and a description... (View More) of a short activity that uses a thermometer to record temperature differences during the eclipse. (View Less)
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Television, radio, the Internet and social media outlets will provide extensive, live coverage of Bishop Richard J. Malone's installation as 14th bishop of Buffalo, on Friday, Aug. 10, at 2:30 p.m.
Daybreak TV Productions of the Diocese of Buffalo will produce the telecast.
YNN-TV in Buffalo will air the Mass live on Time Warner Cable, with the Rev. Robert Reed, president of Boston Catholic Television, providing in-studio commentary. WGRZ-TV will stream the Mass on their website with commentary from the Rev. Joseph Gatto, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Williamsville. WIVB-TV will also stream the Mass on its website.
BCTV and EWTN will broadcast the Mass to a national audience.
On radio, WLOF-FM and WWKB-AM will air the Mass live in Western New York, while EWTN Radio will air the Mass nationwide. WBFO-FM and WNED-AM will stream the Mass. Four Catholic radio stations in Maine and one in Boston will also air the Mass.
"We are extremely pleased with the extensive coverage of Bishop Malone's installation Mass," said Kristina Connell, manager of the Office of Communications for the Diocese of Buffalo. "With limited seating in St. Joseph Cathedral, these broadcast and social media options will allow people throughout the diocese and across the country to be part of this historic event."
"This will also be the first time that social media will be used to cover the installation of the bishop of Buffalo, with coverage on diocesan Twitter and Facebook feeds," Connell said. "Our social media outlets will provide followers a unique perspective before and during the Mass."


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Monday , February 12, 2018 - 10:00 PM
June 11, 1935 ~ February 8, 2018
Thomas Albert Welch died peacefully on Thursday, February 8 2018, at the age of 82. Born on June 11, 1935, to Albert Clifton and Mary Butters Welch, Tom was the fourth of five children and spent his childhood and youth in Morgan, Utah. He graduated in 1953, from Morgan High School and went on to study at the University of Utah.
At age 20, Tom was called as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served in the Northern States Mission, where he developed a deep love for the Native American people.
After serving his mission, he agreed to a blind date where he met his wife, Joyce Ann Holley, of North Ogden, Utah. They were married on April 30, 1959, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and became the parents of five children.
After briefly living in North Ogden, Utah, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they settled in Roy, Utah, where they raised their family and lived for 25 years. In 1989, they moved to their home in Layton, Utah, where they resided until the end of 2015. For the past two years they have been residents in the assisted living and memory care facility at Fairfield Village in Layton, Utah.
Beginning in 1963, Tom owned and operated Welch Agency in Ogden, Utah, were he was an independent insurance agent as well as a realtor, broker and developer until his retirement. He believed strongly in building, not just things, but people. Tom served in various leadership capacities as both a member of the Ogden Board of Realtors and the Wasatch Front Board of Realtors.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tom lived his life loving and serving others. He did this through many church callings, including Bishop of the Roy 5th ward from 1983 to 1988, and through countless random acts of service for strangers, neighbors, family members and friends. After his retirement, he served in the Bountiful, Utah Temple as an ordinance worker for more than 12 years. His life was a living example of Christlike discipleship.
Tom is survived by his wife, Joyce; children: Holly Punjabi, Bountiful, Utah; Carrie (Chad) Olson, Highland, Utah; Thomas (Holly) Welch, Kaysville, Utah; and Christie (Steve) Adams, Fruit Heights, Utah; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Emma Loo Bell, Morgan, Utah; and brother, Lee (Carol) Welch, South Ogden, Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Steven Welch; and sisters, Venna Kruger and Bonnie Richins.
A viewing will be held at the Myer's Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah 84041; on Friday, February 16, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the LDS meetinghouse at 1085 North 50 East, Kaysville, Utah 84037; at 12 p.m. with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. His interment will be in the Roy City Cemetery.
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Pantry raping is the occurence of taking food and/or beverages from ones pantry without the owner of the pantry knowing. The quantity of the food and/or beverages taken is usually large and quite significant that the owner of the pantry would notcie that his/her pantry has just been raped. This happens a lot in today's society especially amongst university and college students who live outside of home.
Yeh, I just did an epic pantry raping at my parents' and got all these chocolate biscuits. This will be my diet for the rest of the month.
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Twey is a awesome, cute, amazing, wonderful person that loves his girlfriend more than any other guy ever has. It is a nickname for a guy whose name is Trey. A blonde, green eyed, handsome person that is a SEX GOD. gives the best oral sex any girl on this continent or any other could ever dream of,,, so guys when your girl is in the middle of having an orgasm and she accidentally screams out TWEY don't worry it happens to everyone.
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Courses in English develop students' understanding of important works of American, English, and world literatures, give them awareness of — and appreciation for — our literary heritage, provide them with historical and theoretical perspectives, and deepen their insight into their own experience. These courses also develop students' ability to express their ideas orally and in writing and to conduct research. The English program also offers courses in the writing of poetry and fiction, and an emphasis in creative writing.
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Sharp Mountain Vineyards & Winery
Jasper, GA 30143
Sharp Mountain Vineyards operates on the simple but essential principle that to produce the finest wine, you must begin with the finest fruit. This quest for perfection requires personal attention to every detail – from employing tried-and-true "winegrowing" practices to personally harvesting the best grapes and handcrafting the wines.
At 1,600 feet, Sharp Mountain Vineyards is ideally suited to its purpose. The rocky, alluvial soil is perfect for growing these balanced vines, which thrive on 5 acres of well-drained slopes. The west-facing site provides even, north-to-south exposure to nourishing sunlight, and wider spacing of the plants maximizes air circulation. From start to finish, Sharp Mountain Vineyards wines are truly hand-crafted in the old-world fashion.
Wine tasting, tours, and gift shop. Pack a picnic and enjoy the comfort of our pavilion while drinking in the beauty of Sharp Mountain.
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 12:30PM - 5:00PM
Friday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
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Admission Fee $0.00
Tastings Call or See Website
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The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser is the perfect family sports cruiser. The cabin is spacious enough to sleep a family of five, a fully equipped galley and spacious heads. This 2005 model is well specified, fitted with Twin Yanmar 240HP diesel with only 210 engine hours. Servicing work on both sterndrives has just been completed, bellows replaced, oil changed etc hull Polished and anti fouled ready for the 2016 season
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Fridge to port.
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Helm to starboard with wooden steering wheel and five position tilt
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Convertible forward double berth
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CO detector
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Galley to port with Corian worktops
Cherry wood cabinetry
Stainless steel sink
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Recessed electric two burner counter top stove with sliding Corian top
Microwave oven
Retractable bin
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Privacy curtain
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CO detector
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Full canvas enclosure with front, side and aft curtains
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Warps & fenders
Winter cockpit canopy with pole.
Plastimo offshore 95 compass.
Raymarine C70 chart plotter
Raymarine 54E DSC/VHF radio
Dash depth sounder
Navigation lights
Automatic fire extinguisher
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
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1 x manual bilge pump.
Electric horn
Bess is now in tip-top condition and ready for the forthcoming season she has been well maintained throughout her current ownership.
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Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain. It is the leading cause of dementia. Dementia is a broad term for symptoms showing a decline in a person's ability to think. About 5 to 10 percent of people over age 65 have dementia.
Symptoms of dementia include:
People with dementia can also experience personality changes and behavior problems.
Alzheimer's is caused by chemical changes in the brain that kill brain cells. As the brain cells die, a person slowly loses the ability to think and care for him or herself. This is why Alzheimer's is referred to as "progressive."
Researchers are learning more by studying brain chemistry. This has resulted in medicines that can help some symptoms of Alzheimer's. The medicines can improve functioning and enhance quality of life as well. However, there is still no cure for this disease.
Alzheimer's disease usually occurs in people over 65. The risk of getting it increases with age. Family history can also be a risk factor. But the most common form of the disease has no obvious family link.
In general, people with Alzheimer's:
A psychiatric exam can help diagnose the mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety. Also, people with Alzheimer's often have behavior problems. It is important to have these problems treated since they can make caring for your loved one more difficult.
Behavior problems may include:
The rate at which Alzheimer's progresses differs from person to person. At first, there is a decline in memory and thinking skills. Later, other abilities are affected. Eventually, the person suffering from this disease will need full-time care.
The only sure way to diagnose Alzheimer's is to look at the brain tissue once the person has died. But there are doctors with special training and experience who can diagnose Alzheimer's disease correctly in living people about 90 percent of the time.
A diagnosis is made after a careful evaluation. A medical history is taken, and blood, urine, and other tests are done. Brain scans help to see if other types of brain changes are causing symptoms. The tests will help rule out other causes of symptoms. These may include a thyroid condition, heart disease, stroke, or a brain tumor. Special interviews are used to find out how a person thinks and solves problems. The sooner a diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment can start.
A person with Alzheimer's disease should continue to see his or her doctor for regular check ups. This will ensure that other medical conditions don't cause more problems. Family members caring for a loved one should come to each doctor's appointment. That way, they will hear the doctor's instructions, and can ask questions. It is not safe to count on the person with Alzheimer's to understand and remember instructions.
Family members are usually the main caregivers for people with Alzheimer's. This can be very stressful. Families should stay in touch with doctors and other health care and mental health care providers. As the disease progresses, they can provide information about helpful resources. They can also give guidance on ways to manage care and plan for the future.
You may need to change the way you communicate with your loved one as the disease progresses. It is helpful to make eye contact before touching or speaking to the person.
Use short, simple sentences in a calm voice. Directions should be given one step at a time using short statements. Use familiar words. Give the person time to understand and respond. Do not offer too many choices. Most importantly, speak adult-to-adult. Avoid making statements that call attention to your loved one's problems or the things they can't do. Try to focus on the positives in their life.
Having a daily routine can help the person with Alzheimer's function better. Some people with Alzheimer's function better in the morning, so the morning may be a better time for going to appointments or to the store. Some people with this disease become more confused at the end of the day, so a quiet activity should be planned. Planning a routine will require experimenting with different ideas and will require frequent adjustments.
A person with Alzheimer's may resist help with bathing and dressing. This can be a real challenge to caregivers because the reason for the resistance is not always clear. A caregiver will need to gradually increase directions to a person as the disease progresses.
Try the following:
Helping a person use the bathroom can be a difficult and upsetting process for the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. Here are some tips to make things easier:
Families need to look for warning signs that a person can no longer drive safely. A gradual change from driver to passenger is best. People with mild memory decline can still use public transportation alone if they are already in the habit of using a bus.
Find out if there is a door- to- door service for seniors in your area. Your loved one may be able to use this instead of the bus or driving. Escorting a person with Alzheimer's to the store and to appointments is the best way to be sure the person arrives safely.
Watch for:
Driving evaluations are available. Your doctor or health care professional may be able to provide more information.
Many people with Alzheimer's disease become more confused or agitated later in the day. This is called "sundowning." It may be that caused by being overly tired. It may that the appearance of a familiar room changes as the day gets darker and shadows appear. If you notice sundowning in your loved one, have the doctor check for possible medical causes, which may contribute to this problem. Some ways to deal with sundowning are:
While caring for your loved one, it is normal to have feelings of loss. It is normal to experience feelings of denial, anger, and guilt. You may also have physical symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, or muscle tension. Everyone goes through grief in his or her own way. It is important to pay attention to your feelings.
Some symptoms that you may have are:
Caregivers often have guilt. They may feel they should have done more to help their loved one. Caregivers need to know that the illness is out of their control.
The following may help you cope with the grief process:
If you find that your grief is overwhelming, seek help from your doctor, counselor, or therapist. Often family members have serious symptoms of depression and anxiety that will need treatment.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease greatly affects all family members. It may cause feelings of fear, anger, sadness, and denial. Family members may disagree over responsibilities.
To lessen stress:
The early stage of Alzheimer's disease is the best time to meet with a lawyer to provide or review legal documents. All adults over age 60, if they have not done so already, should get legal advice on a will, power of attorney, medical directives, and a health care proxy.
UPMC has one of the best centers in the United States for research and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
For more information on this topic, visit the University of Pittsburgh's Alzheimer Disease Research Center website or UPMC Institute on Aging website.
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Frank Tenpenny informs Carl Johnson and Ryder about the ammunition on the freight train
|GTA San Andreas
|Los Santos Vagos and Ballas
|Ganton, Los Santos, San Andreas
|Robbing Uncle Sam
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Catalyst is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, given to protagonist Carl Johnson by fellow Grove Street Families member Ryder from his home in the Grove Street cul-de-sac in the Ganton district of Los Santos, San Andreas.
Carl pays another visit to Ryder, who is making his own "water" after he couldn't find it in his backyard. While Carl and Ryder are talking, Tenpenny and his accomplices drop by to inform the two that there will be a army munitions train passing through town shortly, and that enemy gangs such as the Ballas will try to raid the train.
The two immediately depart, arriving at the train only to find the Los Santos Vagos have ambushed the train first and are attempting to offload munitions fighting the Grove Street boys. Once the Vagos are dead, the Ballas show up and try to take the train. Not wanting to lose the munitions, Carl jumps on the train. Ryder is now in the back of his Picador, who waits with a Grove gangster driving behind the train, with Carl throwing some boxes to him. After acquiring sufficient munitions, the two are pursued by the police. They go to the nearby Pay 'n' Spray to lose the cops, and goes back to Ryder's home.
Carl Johnson: Hey, Ryder? What the hell you doing?
Ryder: Nigga, I couldn't find that wet I buried, so I'm making my own. It's easy, fool.
Carl Johnson: Oooh! That's strong. Man, don't do that! You'll sauté the both of us.
Frank Tenpenny: Morning boys!
Ryder: Man, who you calling a boy, fool?
Frank Tenpenny: What should I call you? Midget?
Eddie Pulaski: How about prick?
Frank Tenpenny: Prick...
Eddie Pulaski: Yeah, prick works.
Ryder: Man, fuck you.
Frank Tenpenny: Bitch, get outta here. Mmm... Smells good. What's cooking? Where's mine?
Ryder: Man, just chill out, a'ight. Move. Here. Don't be sweating me, motherfucker.
Frank Tenpenny: Mmm, my wife loves this stuff, man.
Eddie Pulaski: *laughs*
Frank Tenpenny: Anyway, there's a train gonna make an unscheduled stop just down the way. Its got a, how you say, "little something something" on board for you boys. Square business, man.
Eddie Pulaski: Catch you later, homeboys.
Ryder: Asshole.
Frank Tenpenny: Oh Carl, try not to kill any more respected police officers. Please?
Eddie Pulaski: Crime has certainly gone up since you got back, kid.
Carl Johnson: Just doing my part for the community.
Frank Tenpenny: Your train's gonna be there in five.
(Carl and Ryder, once gone back to Ryder's home)
Ryder: Damn, homie, your stuff was tight!
Carl Johnson: You too, homie!
Ryder: LB's coming over to stash the shit.
Carl Johnson: Okay, later then.
Ryder: For life, CJ, for life - you heard?
The reward for this mission is an increase in respect. The mission Robbing Uncle Sam is unlocked.
- According to this mission, Tenpenny has a drug addict wife, though due to his tone of voice, Tenpenny could be joking.
- The song heard in the pre-mission cut scene is Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, this song can also be heard on Bounce FM
- If the player kills Ryder before climbing on the back of the train, you won't be able to steal it - even if the mission is failed, it will remain locked.
- The freight in this mission has only one car attached, which is the only time this occurs in GTA San Andreas.
Carl Johnson and Ryder attack the Vagos with the help of the Grove Street Families.
Carl and Ryder prepare to stop an incoming Ballas car from reaching the ammunition train.
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Expanding the Reach and Impact of
Consumer e-Health Tools
June 2006
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Single Group Designs
Goldsmith DM, Silverman LB, Safran C.
Pediatric Cancer CareLink—supporting home management of childhood leukemia.
Proceedings of the American Medical Informatics Association Symposium
2002:290-4. [Availability]
25 parents, all with greater than high school education, 92% had home computers with Internet; 34 clinicians
Cancer: home computer
Formative interviews to determine parents' and clinicians' information needs and interest in computer-based tool
Help needed, satisfaction with providers, current communication
Parents report need for help with medication management, less than satisfied with help from providers, currently communicate with providers via telephone; 38% said they used Internet weekly to find information. Clinicians report decision support, prescription refill support, and education support would be important to include for home management tool and concern about impact on workflow.
Han HR, Belcher AE.
Computer-mediated support group use among parents of children with cancer—an exploratory study.
Computers in Nursing
2001;19:27-33. [Acceptability]
73 parents; mean age 38, 75% women, 89% white, >80% at least some college
Cancer: home computer with Internet
Three online support groups for family members of children with cancer. Groups were part of more than 70 groups hosted by Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Parents were recruited from online support groups and surveyed about their support group use.
Use of computer for support
Advantages cited by parents: getting information, sharing experiences, general support, venting of feelings, accessibility, and use of text. Disadvantages: noise, negative emotions, large volume of mail, lack of physical contact.
Hassol A, Walker JM, Kidder D, Rokita K, Young D, Pierdon S, et al.
Patient experiences and attitudes about access to a patient electronic healthcare record and linked Web messaging.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
2004;11:505-13. [Acceptability]
1,421 adults recruited from a medical practice, needed own computer; 60% female, 78% between the ages of 31-64, more than 25% had 4-year degree, almost all were non-Hispanic whites
Patient-provider interaction/electronic medical record; home computer with Internet
MyChart is a new feature in the electronic health record (EHR) in use throughout the Geisinger Health system. This allows patients to view selected portions of their EHR and exchange electronic messages with their doctor's practice. Application is Web-based, password protected, encrypted. Patients can view 25 lab tests; review allergies, medications, and problem lists; view past and future office visits; review health history; send messages and queries to providers; and request an appointment, prescription renewals, and referrals.
Survey of MyChart users with focus groups conducted to supplement survey findings, interviews with physicians
Ease of use, completeness and accuracy of information
Users had little difficulty using the system even among adults whose education was high school or less. Patients very satisfied with system. 65% rated their information as complete, and 75% rated medical history as accurate. Most patients were not concerned about security/privacy of their medical information or about learning of test results before discussing them with their providers. Patients least preferred written or telephone communication and had higher preference for in-person and online communication (especially for prescription renewals, general medical questions). MDs preferred in-person and telephone communication.
Kaufman DR, Starren J, Patel VL, Morin PC, Hilliman C, Pevzner J, et al.
A cognitive framework for understanding barriers to the productive use of a diabetes home telemedicine system.
Proceedings of the American Medical Informatics Association Symposium
2003:356-60. [Overview, Access, Acceptability]
25 elderly diabetic Medicare patients living in rural Upstate New York (mean age=73, mean educational level 12.1 years, 45% had Internet experience, 100% English speaking) and New York City (mean age=69.6, mean educational level 8.6 years, 36% had Internet experience, 86% Spanish speaking)
Diabetes: home telemedicine system
IdeaTel: a home telemedicine-synchronous video-conferencing, electronic transmission of fingerstick glucose and blood pressure readings, e-mail to a physician and nurse case manager, review of clinical data, access to Web-based educational materials in English and Spanish
Usability testing included a cognitive walkthrough analysis to characterize task complexity and identify potential problems. Also included a field usability testing in patients' homes during which patients interacted with the equipment and performed specified functions.
Cognitive walkthrough, observation
Cognitive walkthrough highlighted areas of complexity. Usability testing showed difficulty using the mouse; all of the novice users had difficulty developing a mental model of the system, thereby making navigation difficult, impact of health literacy (e.g., users had difficulty reading/interpreting tables, understanding charts, recognizing abnormal values).
Kusec S, Brborovic O, Schillinger D.
Diabetes Websites accredited by the Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct: readable or not?
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
2003;95:655-60. [Appropriateness]
Diabetes: lab computer with Internet
Diabetes Web sites
Using the HONcodeHUNT search engine, 99 Web sites on diabetes were identified for evaluation. 100-200 words of text were then copied and pasted into Microsoft Word, where the Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) and Flesch-Kincaid evaluations were used to determine readability.
Mean FRE score of 41.7 corresponding to "difficult" reading ease. Mean Flesch-Kincaid score of 10.8th grade level. Reading level of average U.S. adult is 8th grade. 86.9% of reviewed Web sites would be too difficult for the average adult.
Lenert L, Cher D.
Use of meta-analytic results to facilitate shared decision-making.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
1999;6:412-19. [Overview, Acceptability]
191 patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) recruited over Internet; 81% had at least some college, 71% had e-mail addresses
Benign prostatic hypertrophy: home or clinic computer with Internet
Internet site that measures current symptoms and desired level of symptom reduction, describes alternative treatments for BPH and potential effects of alpha blocker terazosin, computes and displays the probability of user achieving objective of symptom reduction by using terazosin or placebo
Users interact with site, then complete online questionnaire.
Perceived usefulness of information
93% found the information useful; 71% believed this type of information should be discussed before prescribing medications.
Lieberman MA, Golant M, Giese-Davis J, Winzlenberg A, Benjamin H, Humphreys K, et al.
Electronic support groups for breast carcinoma: a clinical trial of effectiveness.
2003;97:920-5. [Acceptability]
32 women with breast carcinoma (CA), recruited from Web sites related to breast CA and physicians' offices, hospitals, community centers. 82% between 40-60, 67% married, 70% had at least some college
Cancer: home computer with Internet
Closed electronic support group. Users also had access to private newsgroup in which they could post pictures, share their cancer stories, and chat.
Four groups of eight participants, met for 1.5 hours/week for 16 sessions. Groups were therapist-led, but group determined discussion.
Depression, pain, posttraumatic growth
Technical problems: provider "timed them out" during a session. Significant reductions in depression, reactions to pain. Positive trend posttraumatic growth, expressing somewhat more zest for life. 67% found group beneficial. Those who withdrew from study had lower scores in ability to contain anxiety, more likely to suppress their thoughts and feelings regarding their illness.
Liederman EM, Morefield CS.
Web-messaging: a new tool for patient-physician communication.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
2003;10:260-70. [Acceptability]
238 patients from University of California Davis Primary Care Network. Also eight clinicians, nine medical assistants, four office staff
Patient-provider interaction: home computer with Internet
RelayHealth system provides Web-based communication services that are secure and clinically structured. Offers messaging, non-urgent asynchronous consults, appointments, medication refills, and preventive care reminders. Can be used by doctor, authorized staff, and patients with login and password.
Survey of RelayHealth system participants on use of Web-messaging system
Usability, satisfaction
Only 3% had never used system, 49.6% once or twice, 26% three to four times, 21% five or more times. 66.4% found system very easy, 22.4% easy, 3% found it somewhat difficult, and one respondent found it very difficult, 61.2% very satisfied, 24.6 satisfied, 6% somewhat or very dissatisfied (related to lack of or slow response from clinic). All who received a timely response were very satisfied. 78% rated Web messaging better or much better than calling their doctor, 78% said access to provider was better/much better with electronic communication. Three reasons patients used phone included (1) when electronic method was not yet in place; (2) they wanted quicker answers; or (3) it was easier to explain the problem over the phone. Patients' suggestions for improvement include quicker response times and adding additional features to the site such as lab results and medical records access.
Masys D, Baker D, Butros A, Cowles KE.
Giving patients access to their medical records via the Internet: the PCASSO experience.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
2002;9:181-91. [Acceptability, Applicability]
41 patients enrolled (needed to have own computer and Internet). Typical patient enrollee was female (73%), well educated (71% with college degree), excellent computer skills (49%), and excellent Internet knowledge; 68 physicians
Electronic medical record: home computer with Internet
Patient-Centered Access to Secure Systems Online (PCASSO): a secure system allowing patients to view their medical records online. Requires a multistep procedure for secure login.
Monitored usage data and also surveyed users.
Usability, satisfaction
No penetration of system by intruders during 12-month period. 88% of those patients providing feedback reported the multistep secure login to be reasonable or very reasonable. 60% of doctors found it reasonable, but 40% found it unreasonable or intolerable. Majority of both groups rated having electronic access to medical records very highly. Both groups were satisfied with the security safeguards. Large majority of both groups felt there was very high value in having access to records via the Internet.
Preece J, Nennecke B, Andrews, D.
The top five reasons for lurking: improving community experiences for everyone.
Computers and Human Behavior
2004;20:201-23. [Acceptability]
1,188 survey responders, of whom 219 were lurkers; 79% had at least some college, 56.3% women
Social support: home computer with Internet
MSN bulletin board communities
Survey posted to a random sample of MSN bulletin board communities. Total of 375 communities selected. Lurkers' responses were compared to posters' responses.
Attitudes toward posting
No difference between lurkers and posters based on demographics. Found that both groups go online looking for information. Lurkers less enthusiastic about community membership, posters have a greater sense of belonging and satisfaction with the community. Lurkers state they do not post because just reading is enough, still learning about the group/shy, being helpful by not posting if nothing new to offer, nothing to offer, no requirement to post, want to remain anonymous, could not make the software work to be able to post.
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Chevrolet Impala Real World MPG
saxe--Glad to hear a report from an owner of a 50th Edition. I own a 2006 LT2, and considered trading for a 50th Edition--primarily for the Jewel Tint red and the sport suspension; I've already added the SS-style spoiler and the wheels/tires are an optional piece at any time. Keep us posted on handling and mileage as you get more miles on it. Clark0
hjr3 Posts: 2I'm considering a 3.9L 2009 Impala LTZ but I haven't seen too much on what real world drivers are experiencing with the newer (2007-2009) vehicles. Can anyone share their mileage experience in city, mixed and highway (don't forget speeds) for this car equipped with the 3.9L. I'm also curious about your experience and thoughts on Chevy's Active Fuel Management for this engine.
Hi i have 2001 impala with 3.8 engine and 60 k miles my gas mileage is less than 10 mpg city driving and max 20 mpg in highway 60mph steady speed .I pass emission test with success ,I dont know if there is lack of power because i drive slow ,I change the air filter already i like the car and want to have better mileage .Any help will be appreciated :0
nosirrahg Little Rock, ARPosts: 872Wow, that's really bad mileage! The first thing that comes to mind is maybe a clogged catalytic converter, though you'd think that would show up on the emission test. The other thing would be to maybe make sure your transmission is shifting properly; my 2000 was a base model so it didn't have a tach, but if yours has one you might post your RPM when you're cruising at 60 mph and see if anyone else here can compare figures with you. But even without a tach you should be able to note when the transmission shifts, and make sure it's getting into 4th gear properly.0
Hi nosirrahg Thanks for your answer the emission test was very good and showing very low values regarding the tach in 60 mph is around 1500 rpm ,the gear shifting properly . :sick:0
I've had my car for 3 years now. Bought it with 20,000 mi, now have 112,000. When I bought it, I was consistantly getting 27 commuting to work (mostly rural highway, no freeway). It never used to matter if the A/C was on or not or how I drove, it was always 27. Now I'm down to 24 mpg since last winter. We did get 31-32 coming back from Tennessee to Iowa 2 years ago, which is the best ever. We've changed plugs, wires, fuel filter, cleaned fuel injectors, air filters, cleaned throttle plates, cleaned mass air flow sensor, coolant flush, semi-synthetic oil (every time), thermostat, transmission flush, among other things, trying to get our fuel mileage back. It's just not working. Anyone have any more ideas? Overall, I like the vehicle. It's really comfortable going down the road and has a great sporty feel to it. :P0
road46 Posts: 18I have a 04 Impala with the 3.4 engine. I now have about 44400 miles on this car and the highest mpg that I have obtained was 36.6 mpg driving from PA to VA. This was done by driving at about 60 mph with the air conditioner on the lowest setting, windows up. The best "average" highway mpg is around 32 mpg. I average about 22-25 mpg around town with a little bit of highway driving. You can also go to "True Delta. com and see real mpg figures reported by owners. If you are considering one of these cars they are reliable, safe vehicles and can be obtained at a good price used. I would try to get the latest model as I could afford. Hope this helps.0
"Just bought this Impala and first 750 miles with computer average is 22.7 in mixed highway and city driving with plenty of short run ins. This Impala is 3.5 L..."
My '06 Impala 2LT with the 3.5L has averaged about the same mileage as yours since when it was new. I now have about 33,000 miles on it and the mileage remains in the 21-22mpg range in mixed driving. Pure city driving nets about 19mpg, all highway driving 27-28mpg.0
"I own a 2006 LT2, and considered trading for a 50th Edition--primarily for the Jewel Tint red and the sport suspension; I've already added the SS-style spoiler and the wheels/tires are an optional piece at any time."
Adding the '06+ SS style 18" wheels to a non-SS '06 or '07 Impala is not a simple bolt on. The front would be a direct swap, but the rear strut mount plates are different between the LS/LT/LTZ models from the '06 and '07 model years and the SS models. To do the swap on '06's and '07's, you would also need to get the SS rear strut pieces installed...otherwise the SS wheels will rub on the back.
In the '08 model year, LTZ, SS, and the 50th anniv. models have the sport suspension as standard which allows them to run the 18" wheels unobstructed.
Adding the '06/'07 17" alloys from an LTZ to an LS or LT model would be a simple swap. The SS wheels, not so much. I looked into it myself, and talked to thers who had done it, and determined it to be too expensive. The 18" wheels/tires themselves would be inexpensive enough on eBay, but getting the rear suspension swapped out was going to easily add another $300 in parts and labor to the project.0
Ryan, Thanks for the info. You answered several questions that I have had. I didn't realize that it was that involved; thought it was just a matter of changing wheels and tires. That also answers some of the questions I've had regarding what the difference in suspension is between models. I guess I'll just wait until I buy my next one and make sure I get the sport suspension. Thanks again, Clark0
I just traded my 2007 LT for a 2009 LT because of the traction and ABS. This may be too early to tell but my gas mileage seems have decreased from 24 with the 2007 to 20 (2009) in normal driving with the same engine size.
This could be due to 2 main factors 1) This is a new car with less than 1500 miles on it presently 2) I am driving in the winter vrs the summer. I'll be taking on a 1200 mile trip this weekend to check the highway mpg.
I would like to hear from drivers with the 2009 to compare and see what mpg they are getting. I miss my 24 (although it was in the summer).
I know cars get worse mileage in the winter for a variety of reasons, but does the car get better meileage as it gets older and more broken in? :confuse:0
rvoth Posts: 147Just a friendly reminder that you shouldn't just lock the car on cruise and let it go.
The engine should have varying speeds, so the engine parts can heat up and break in under normal hwy speed and then cool at slower at slower hwy. This should be done with the time intervals 15 min normal and 15 min at slower speed. It will greatly help the fuel mileage and overall performance of the life of the engine.
My father just purchased a SS impala , it went on a 3000 km trip and the fuel mileage was 24-27 mpg. They just went on a 500 km trip on flat land and the mileage went up to 32 mpg. This improvement is probable due to the previous trip through the mountain ,varying the speeds and allowing the V-8 engine to break in.
Still the fuel mileage hasn't reach the rated 37 mpg but it only has 4000 km and is being driven in winter. Even with the fuel management system that works very well GM's mpg for the v-8 is hard to reach.0
saxe10595 Posts: 342008 LT 50th edition. Now I have about 10k mileage. Computer shows average mileage to be 21.4. I get 26-27 on highway and 18-20 in the city. It has 18" wheels could this be cause of low mileage ? as GM claims anywhere upto 29 MPG.0
Lots of things can cause mileage to vary. The EPA estimates are achieved at 60 mph I believe. Try setting your cruise at reasonable speed, reset the mpg average, and see what you get. It won't take a long trip to get a close approximation of mileage. Try it in both directions to help rule out any slope in the trip or head wind.
I can average above the EPA estimate at 65 mph with my SS (5.3L V-8).
BTW, the wheel size shouldn't have a great effect in highway mileage. The biggest impact of wheel size would be in city mileage where the added weight would effect fuel consumption. The effect while cruising would be minimized.0
" Using the computer won't give meaningful numbers. "
I've found this to be true on a 2009 Impala LS. It says I got 25.3 mpg, but upon checking (miles vrs gas used) it comes out to 22.9. That too me is a huge difference. This is the second fill up in a row I have tested it and they both came back the same - way off.0
When comparing mileage (actual vs. computer), keep in mind that you are attempting to fill the tank to the EXACT same level for an accurate comparison. If you stop the pump at an even dollar (like most people), you may be topping off with varying amounts each time. If you stop when the pump cuts off, that will vary by the fuel nozzle and how far it is inserted into the filler tube. Even 1/4 gallon will skew the results a great deal. Add to that the calibration of the pump at the gas station you're using. While they are regulated, there are still many cases where pumps are intentionally set to deliver less fuel than is indicated. Even different pumps at the same gas station can skew your results.
I have tracked my mileage since I bought my car over three years ago. I am always within a 1 or 2 mpg from the indicated amount...but less than 1 mpg difference 95% of the time. The computer in my car is extremely accurate and given the variances that I am forced to deal with, it may be more accurate than I am capable of being.0
The Driver Information Center ("DIC") in my '06 Impala 2LT is very accurate. Usually no more than 1mpg off from what I calculate manually. In fact, it is accurate enough that I can look at the calculated miles to empty before filling up and estimate how much gas the car will take (for example, if the DIC says the range is 66 miles, and the DIC shows economy of 22mpg, the car will take 14 gallons.) It is usually right on and fills to the point where gas almost overflows.
I have found when filling up that regardless of what gas station I use, the pump shuts off about 2 gallons early. Meaning, I can usually put 2 more gallons in after the pump first shuts off.0
My 01 Imp LS mileage has dropped from the early 28-32 mpg to 22-24 mpg now at 255,000 miles. Otherwise the car looks and drives great. I have been completely satisfied with this car. The only non routine work on this car has been replacing cat twice, one wheel sensor, one coolant level sensor, the radiator and then the motor mounts at 225,000 miles. The fuel gauge hasn't worked since 110,000 miles, but I got used to tracking the miles on the trip odometer. I use Mobil 1 at 3,000-5,000 change intervals, do the transmission flushes and fuel system cleaners as recommended and that's about it. Oh and the last set of Michelins on this car went 114,000 miles. GM does build good cars!0
How about changing the fuel injectors? This might restore some of the lost MPG.0
I never even considered changing out the injectors. Good idea. I keep thinking I am going to trade it in, but then I haven't found anything I like better.. and of course, this one is paid for. Oh and I might change out the plugs too. This is only the second set for the car. :-) They are such a pain to change.0
Although many cars have spark plugs that may last up to 100k miles I believe in changing them every 3 years or 60k miles at most.
The reason is that although they might survive much longer periods working as intended, they are notoriously difficult to remove after many years.
Even when installed properly with a bit of anti seize compound they are a pain to remove without causing damage.
I always get new plugs at around $ 2 per plug (platinum) so the investment is really not much.
Lastly, your car is paid for and anything requiring fixing is going to be much cheaper than 3 to 5 years of monthly payments, especially in these tough times.0
Wow, where are you finding platinum plugs for only $2.00 per plug?!?! The cheapest I can find Delco ones is $6.00 per plug. I won't put anything else in my 'Pala.
At 255k, have you had to replace your upper intake manifold yet?0
replaced intake manifold at 50K or so. I also use only plugs that the car is designed around, Delco.0
Schucks usually has them discounted to this price on one of their flyers (state of Washington, Bellingham area).0
The car will run fine on any brand as long as they are equivalent to the Delco you mention (Bosch, Champion or any other well known brand)0
mobilejo Posts: 1I had a 2002 Impala that got great mileage 22-25 city and 30-32 highway, so I bought a new 2009 last year. My mileage has been terrible compared to the 2002 impala. Now I get 15-18 city and 20-22 highway, with 24 my best mileage ever on this car.
I was really disappointed in the mileage but the car is great and I love everything about it except the mileage.0
I am wondering if anybody is having problems with gas mileage for their 2010 Impala. I checked my mileage today. Am getting 13.8 mpg. very dissapointing. I took the car in a few days ago to my Chevy dealer. They scanned everything and said all is to factory specifications.0
deminin Posts: 214I get at least 21 MPG around town, and the highway mileage varies between 25 to 28, depending upon whether I am using the AC, and/or speeding. At 65 with no AC, I can hit 28. Cruising at 75 drops the mileage to 26, and anything over 80 cuts the mileage back to 25, or less. The LTZ suspension makes a great long distance higher speed road car....firm, but not harsh.0
backy Twin CitiesPosts: 18,922I got to drive a 2011 Impala rental on a 270 mile trip today, thanks to Delta canceling my flight home due to the wind being too strong for their little puddlejumper jet. Car had 12k miles on it. Almost all the trip was interstate at between 65-68 mph, with cruise on. Some city streets at the beginning and end, and two stops along the way. Had high winds during the trip, but mostly cross-winds. Temperature between 32-40 F. I was quite impressed with the fuel economy for a large car with a big V6: 33.9 mpg. That's in the same neighborhood as some smaller 4-cylinder cars I've driven on the highway.0
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Another Crime Alert!!
4 comments:
- maycheah said...
I have stopped leaving my bag on the passenger seat. Unfortunately, this kind of incident is all too common in KL.
- August 11, 2010 7:49 am
Lucky you... good protection from your security tinted window shield.
I know someone who can install it.
Call me.
- August 11, 2010 8:13 pm
- bunnyexpress said...
Good thinking about honking. Praise God for his protection.
- August 13, 2010 2:25 pm
- ~Covert_Operations'78~ said...
Damn! I am sorry it happened to you, but glad that loser didn't get your handbag! Sure is a huge expense to have windows and windshields replaced! I had an idea for a snatch theft deterrent but nobody wanted to implement it. Remote controlled explosive inside decoy handbag. Once the @$$hole makes off with your handbag, DETONATE! BOOM! Problem solved. No need to arrest, charge in court, feed in lockup using taxpayers' money or go through trial. No recidivism rate either.
- August 18, 2010 4:19 pm